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Published: 15 August 2016
Kids Week is now well underway, and we were lucky enough to attend The Go-Between post show Q&A workshop to find out more about the show from the cast and… Read More
Published: 12 August 2016
This weekend, young British BAME artists from across London, including actors, musicians, dancers, singers and rappers, will take to the Hackney Empire stage with the cast of West End smash-hit… Read More
Families can look forward to a jam-packed season at the Lyric Hammersmith this autumn, with much-loved children’s stories brought to life onstage, including new productions of Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland,… Read More
Anyone who's ever been an understudy will know that it generally involves a lot of waiting, in the hope that the other actor really does break a leg. Anyone familiar… Read More
Published: 11 August 2016
What’s it all about? Six young, Scottish, seemingly modest Catholic choir girls take to the stage to perform a beautiful acapella rendition of Mendelssohn’s ‘Lift Thine Eyes’. Blending gracefully, harmonies… Read More
What is it all about? Yerma is a devastating play about isolation and obsession. Based on Lorca’s original story, the play tells the story of a woman’s struggle to conceive… Read More
Published: 10 August 2016
What’s it all about? True to its name, Horrible Histories: The Best Of Barmy Britain showcases some of the barmiest moments in British history: highlighting events and individuals that shaped… Read More
Until 31 August, the streets of London are transformed with magical giant Dream Jars to celebrate Roald Dahl’s 100th birthday and the release of The BFG film. The BFG Dream… Read More
Published: 9 August 2016
If you’ve ever wondered how to dominate the financial markets – or maybe just a Monopoly board – then the Hampstead Theatre’s latest original production, Labyrinth, could be the one… Read More
Voting is now open to find the UK's Most Welcoming Theatre 2016 in Association with Smooth Radio.There are 241 venues across the country competing to take home the coveted title,… Read More
General Manager of the Bush Theatre will take over as Executive Director at the East London venue in October.It has been announced today that Deborah Sawyerr will take over as… Read More
Published: 8 August 2016
This August will see everyone’s favourite mystery solving dog brought to life on stage at the London Palladium. Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang will be dancing and singing their… Read More
Shakespeare’s Globe have announced full casting for Associate Director Matthew Dunster’s reclamation of Cymbeline, entitled Imogen, and John Wolfson’s forthcoming voyage drama The Inn At Lydda. Joining the previously announced EastEnders… Read More
Ballroom extravaganza Burn the Floor returns to London in October with the UK premiere of international smash-hit Fire In The Ballroom.14 champion dancers will breathe new life into classics such… Read More
Theatre will take to the radio waves this month as The Old Vic Community Company launches “London Calling”, a free technology-led interactive experience. London Calling will see three dedicated telephone… Read More
The iconic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, The Phantom Of The Opera, has announced several cast changes ahead of the show’s 30th anniversary in the West End. While Ben Forster, Celinde… Read More
Published: 5 August 2016
Whoever knew that rehearsing for a play called “The Entertainer” could be so, well… entertaining? Well, Kenneth Branagh, for one. From the look of our snapshots of rehearsals for the… Read More
The Royal Court Theatre has announced casting for Torn and Father Comes Home From The Wars (Parts 1, 2 & 3).Torn is Nathaniel Martello-White’s Royal Court debut play, exploring a… Read More
Backstage musical comedy classic 42nd Street is to burst onto the West End in March 2017 at its oldest theatre, the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. An ever-popular, spectacular and romantic… Read More
What’s it all about? Based on John Fowles’ dark tale of desire, The Collector is the story of lonely butterfly collector Frederick, who kidnaps art student Miranda, the object… Read More
Published: 4 August 2016
At face value, Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was, to put it one way, not a very happy man. So it’s a bold step when legendary Olivier, Tony and Academy Award-winning writer… Read More
First published 4 August 2016; Updated 8 August 2017 Each summer, the demographic of London Theatre audiences shifts as visitors from overseas arrive to enjoy school holidays in the UK… Read More
What’s it all about? The Secret Garden is the European premiere of a new version of the much-loved childen’s book, specially adapted for just 4 adult actors and 20 children.… Read More
Published: 3 August 2016
The 25th anniversary performance of Miss Saigon will play in cinemas around the UK for one night only on 16 October.Shot in front of a live audience at the Prince… Read More
The Royal Court Theatre will host four performances of Shôn Dale-Jones’ new solo show, The Duke, at the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs.Written and performed by Shôn Dale-Jones, The Duke mixes fantasy… Read More
Published: 2 August 2016
Yikes! Casting has been announced for the all-new family musical, Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries, with Joe Goldie in line to play the lovable mutt. Making its West End debut from… Read More
The Olivier Award-nominated production of musical classic Guys And Dolls is to conclude its run at the Phoenix Theatre on 21 August, having previously been booking until January 2017. In… Read More
Girls Aloud superstar Sarah Harding is to make her theatrical debut this autumn in Bill Kenwright’s new touring production of film-turned-stage show Ghost - The Musical. Having topped the charts… Read More
Andrew Lloyd Webber celebrated three shows currently running on Broadway with a unique photo featuring Cats, School Of Rock and The Phantom Of The Opera. The first-ever Broadway revival of… Read More
Published: 1 August 2016
“Accio swanky opening night pictures”, we cried – and the Harry Potter And The Cursed Child gala night delivered in abundance. With the red carpet rolled out in front of… Read More
Olivier Award-winning actor Matthew Kelly will star in the cast of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s Pride And Prejudice this autumn. Former You Bet! and Stars In Their Eyes presenter… Read More
Our popular family promotion, Kids Week, has announced it will extend to 7 September to mark the end of the school holidays.The Kids Week deal enables a child aged 16… Read More
Published: 29 July 2016
By Niall Palmer; updated February 2018 Cassidy Janson wowed West End audiences with her powerhouse performance in the title role of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. To celebrate her birthday… Read More
Theresa Ikoko’s multi award-winning kidnapping drama Girls will receive its London premiere at the Soho Theatre this autumn. Having scooped the Alfred Fagon Award in 2015 and the George Devine… Read More
This weekend marks one month until the end of our fantastic free exhibition, Curtain Up, at the V&A. If you’ve not yet made it to explore how Olivier and Tony… Read More
School’s out, and London’s Theatreland has got plenty to offer families this summer. To help you plan, we’ve pulled together this handy guide to help you make the most… Read More
Published: 28 July 2016
What’s it all about? Set in Dublin from 1915-1916, O’Casey’s play charters the lives of a handful of working class inhabitants of a run-down tenement building. As tension grows in… Read More
Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui will return to Sadler’s Wells for the first time as a performer since 2011, in his latest creation Fractus V on 27 and… Read More
Grammy award-winning artist PJ Harvey will compose an original score for Ian Rickson’s production of The Nest at the Young Vic from 28 October to 26 November.Premiering at the Lyric… Read More
This week saw Harry Potter And The Cursed Child open to rave reviews on the West End, with high praise given to every magical moment. And today it has been… Read More
Theatres across the West End and on Broadway will dim their lights on 3 August 2016 in memory of James M. Nederlander, Chairman of The Nederlander Organization and one of… Read More
Published: 27 July 2016
World renowned shows and global stars from across London’s West End have joined forces with the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, in support of his campaign to show the world… Read More
What’s it all about? Holly Golightly is the 1940s New York socialite the girls all want to be, and the guys all want to be with. Ever at the centre… Read More
Published: 26 July 2016
Darren Day, Michael Xavier and Jessica Martin will lead the one-off charity gala concert of Robert J. Sherman's new musical Bumblescratch.Bumblescratch will play at the Adelphi Theatre for one night… Read More
Casting has today been announced for revered choreographer Matthew Bourne’s stage adaptation of beloved fairy tale and Academy Award-winning movie The Red Shoes. Joining the previously announced Ashley Shaw in… Read More
Hampstead Theatre has today announced full casting for the world premiere of Beth Steel’s new economic thriller Labyrinth. Exploring the fallout from one of the most catastrophic economic crises of… Read More
What’s it all about? Ah, the golden question – but rest assured you’ll find no spoilers here, not for all the veritaserum (truth potion, to you and me) in Azkaban...… Read More
Published: 25 July 2016
Shakespeare’s Globe have announced casting for 946: The Amazing Story Of Adolphus Tips, co-adapted by Michael Morpurgo and Globe Artistic Director Emma Rice.After a critically acclaimed 2015 run at Kneehigh’s… Read More
Freddie Fox is to share the role of Romeo with Richard Madden in Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s Romeo And Juliet following Madden’s recent ankle injury. Fox has joined the company… Read More
Further casting has been announced for Mart Crowley’s ground-breaking play The Boys In The Band at the Park Theatre, joining the already-announced Olivier Award-winner Mark Gatiss and Ian Hallard. Gatiss,… Read More
The word ‘refugee’, in today’s society, seems to carry with it a barrage of negative connotations. Fear, hatred and misconceptions have eaten away at our ability to feel compassion towards… Read More
Booking is now open for this year’s TheatreCraft, London’s largest free event for 16-25 year olds seeking non-performance careers in theatre. The annual careers fair has a new home for… Read More
Estella Daniels and Lanre Malaolu will star in Atiha Sen Gupta’s Counting Stars at the Theatre Royal Stratford East. Counting Stars is the first show in the new season from… Read More
David Bowie and Enda Walsh’s musical Lazarus will receive its UK premiere at the King’s Cross Theatre this autumn. Directed by the acclaimed Olivier and Tony Award-winning Ivo van Hove,… Read More
Published: 22 July 2016
New musical Groundhog Day has released the first official production shots ahead of its world premiere at The Old Vic. Artistic Director of The Old Vic Matthew Warchus, composer and… Read More
What’s it all about? It’s big, it’s back in the West End, and it’s starring Beverley. Based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, hugely popular romantic… Read More
What’s it all about? You’re probably familiar with the story. A country is oppressed under foreign rule, and a man of the people, called Jesus, gets a name for himself… Read More
Motown the Musical tells the story of music legend Berry Gordy. With just $800 borrowed from his family, Gordy founded Motown records and launched the careers of Diana Ross and… Read More
Comedy hit The Play That Goes Wrong has extended its booking period until September 2017.The Play That Goes Wrong started life at a London fringe venue with only four paying… Read More
Published: 21 July 2016
BBC have announced today that they will turn Victor Hugo’s famous novel into a six-part drama on BBC One. Les Misérables will be adapted for the television by BAFTA winner… Read More
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) will open its first ever permanent exhibition devoted to the staging of Shakespeare’s plays, The Play’s The Thing, on 22 October. The Play’s The Thing… Read More
The Fast Show’s Simon Day is to lead the cast of Dave Hanson’s off-Broadway hit Waiting For Waiting For Godot when it transfers to St James Studio this autumn. Comedian… Read More
By Niall Palmer A box (or loge) is a small, private seating area for a limited number of people. Boxes are generally placed close to the stage off to the… Read More
We all have our own personal collections of assorted paraphernalia, bits and bobs, (coins, stamps, musical posters, cars, bird sightings or, in our case, Pokémon), and we all know that… Read More
Published: 20 July 2016
Richmond Theatre have announced their Autumn season, with shows to cover all tastes from ballet to family shows, plays to sing-a-longs, and tribute acts to Shakespeare. Highlights include: The Dresser… Read More
Trafalgar Studios will host internationally acclaimed duo The Naked Magicians this summer in their West End debut, bringing their unique brand of cheeky illusions to London’s Theatreland. Offering magic, mirth… Read More
Published: 19 July 2016
When you’re the first person on UK shores to play an iconic role like Effie White in the hotly anticipated soul musical Dreamgirls, it’d be understandable if you had a… Read More
London theatres have been opening their doors and tweeting their support of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s welcome message to the world, #LondonIsOpen. #LondonIsOpen seeks to show the world that London remains… Read More
The final night of Mike Bartlett’s whistle-blowing dark comedy Wild is to be streamed live from the Hampstead Theatre, online, worldwide and for free. From 19:30 BST on Saturday 23… Read More
Published: 18 July 2016
New psychological thriller The Red Barn will be led by Olivier Award-winner Mark Strong and Tony Award nominee Hope Davis, it has been announced. Strong will return to the National… Read More
The team from The Secret Garden were announced as the winners of a brilliantly battled second annual West End Bake Off on Saturday, with the event raising in excess of… Read More
Published: 14 July 2016
Think you know a state-of-the-tart treat when you see one? Well, you ain’t seen muffin yet. On your (gas) marks, pre-heat…. and BAKE! This Saturday sees the arrival of the… Read More
Penn and Teller combined their comedic genius with magic; Harry Houdini paired his death defying stunts with illusion; and Impossible’s very own Magical Bones fuses hip-hop dances with mind-boggling tricks… Read More
Published: 13 July 2016
The West End and Broadway came face-to-face last night when Broadway star Alex Sharp paid the London version of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time a visit.… Read More
What’s it all about? Cinderella wants to go the ball. Little Red Riding Hood is paying a visit to Granny. Princes hunt for true love. Jack is off to the… Read More